The Syria Trap: How Erdogan Made New Enemies and Enraged the Arab Community

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February 18, 2020 Topic: Security Region: Middle East Blog Brand: Lebanon Watch Tags: TurkeyRecep ErdoganSyriaTroopsKurds

The Syria Trap: How Erdogan Made New Enemies and Enraged the Arab Community

As Recep Erdogan sends Turkish troops and Syrian rebel fighters into Libya, it has become clear that the Syrian forces Turkey-backed were never meant to fight against Assad but instead do Turkey's bidding.

Kamal Alam is a fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in London and a Syrian Military Analyst advising several Damascus-based family offices.

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